A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9657432 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 110681862 epoch_slot_no: 349062 block_no: 9657255 slot_leader_id: 9556755 size: 82525 time: 2023-12-10 22:42:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fc804fae3504c5c03b76404c88cdff75f50fdd2f762db9425602cc8921a4a8cBlock Operator
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